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  • Police Week 2025: 378th EFS Military Working Dogs

    Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps to bite a training ball during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs are trained in detection, deterrence and search and rescue to ensure they are always ready to

  • AFCENT Command Technology and Data Office hosts Hackathon

    Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s Command Technology Data Office (CTDO) conducted a Hackathon at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 6-9, 2025. The event focused on emerging technologies geared toward the modern U.S. Central Command battlespace. The CTDO comprises Airmen with specific

  • 378th EMDS hosts Walking Blood Bank Pre-screening

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, pose for a portrait within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 21, 2025. In addition to providing routine and emergency treatments, the 378th EMDS team maintains a Walking Blood Bank registry of service members’

  • 55TH Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Ensures Stability in the CENTCOM AOR

    A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence

  • U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates 249 Years of U.S. Independence

    To celebrate 249 years of U.S. independence, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh hosted a celebration on April 22 under the theme "America the Beautiful." Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Mission to the Kingdom, Alison Dilworth, welcomed hundreds of high-profile guests, including government officials, business

  • US, partner nations prioritize international PME for global security

    “The U.S. plays a critical role in integrating with global partners and allies to build toward a collective and enduring vision for security, stability, and prosperity – and that begins with a strong and empowered enlisted corps,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, 9 AF (AFCENT) command chief.

  • Chiefs Summit tackles international PME advancements in CENTCOM

    Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, hosted Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force equivalents from three partner nations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) and the U.S. Air National Guard for a Chiefs Summit in February at

  • AFCENT Annual Awards 2024

    Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) announced the recipients of the 2024 AFCENT level Annual Awards. The accomplishments of these professionals demonstrate their expertise, leadership and commitment to the Air Force mission.